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2013/2014  BA-BLC_SS3  Spanish Studies 3

English Title
Spanish Studies 3

Course information
Language Spanish
Exam ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Course period Autumn
Time Table Please see course schedule at e-Campus
Study board
Study Board for BSc og MSc in Business, Language and Culture, BSc
Course coordinator
  • Maribel Blasco - Department of International Business Communication (IBC)
Main academic disciplines
  • Language and Intercultural Studies
Last updated on 22-11-2013
Learning objectives
At the end of the course the students should be able:
Content:
• To identify a relevant topic based on the themes and concepts in the curriculum, and to construct links between their chosen topic and the other concepts and themes learned.
• To show a clear understanding of economic institutions and actors in the regions studied, and their implications for competitiveness based on the concepts and themes in the curriculum.
Language:
• To present the exam topic in Spanish using an appropriate vocabulary;
• To explain and discuss viewpoints on the chosen topic giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options;
• To comprehend the questions posed during the examination and communicate in coherent Spanish so that their responses flow and are intelligible;
• To interact with a degree and fluency and spontaneity;
• To speak grammatically correct and well-pronounced Spanish, that is, avoiding major grammatical, lexical, idiomatic or pronunciation errors that inhibit communication. At this stage, students should be able to show their linguistic awareness by correcting errors in the exam situation.
Examination
The exam in the subject consists of two parts:
Midterm:
Weight50%
Examination formOral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group examIndividual
Size of written productMax. 1 page
Assignment typeSynopsis
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
30 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Preparation timeNo preparation
Grading scale7-step scale
Examiner(s)Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam periodDecember/January
Aids allowed to bring to the examClosed Book
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Description of the exam procedure
  • Individual oral exam where the student is tested in material from the entire 3rd semester (though it is assumed that students have mastered the content from the first year spanish studies course).
  • Students will write a 1-standard page paper on a topic of their choosing, which is used as the point of departure for a presentation and discussion.
  • One grade is given for content (according to the 7-point grading scale - weighs 0.5 towards the grade point average) and students receive a pass/fail assessment in terms of language.
  • Overall assessment of oral performance.

The content must be passed before the examination on the language.

The exam is held in two steps:

Midterm: At the end of the 3rd semester, individual oral examination.

Final exam: Upon return from the exchange semester, individual oral examination

Final exam:
Weight50%
Examination formOral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group examIndividual
Size of written productMax. 1 page
Assignment typeSynopsis
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Preparation timeNo preparation
Grading scale7-step scale
Examiner(s)Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam periodAutumn Term, upon return from the exchange semester (end of August)
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Description of the exam procedure
  • Individual oral examination
  • The student’s language proficiency is graded according to the 7-point grading scale. Overall assessment of oral performance.
  • The grade weighs 0.5 towards the grade point average.
  • Students will write a 1-standard page paper on a topic of their choosing from one of their electives, which is used as the point of departure for a presentation and discussion.
Course content and structure

Spanish/Spanish American Studies focuses on contemporary economic development in Spain and Spanish America, and explores how these two regions are performing in terms of international and regional competitiveness, as well as the changing role of the private sector. Module One addresses Spain’s contemporary economic development and international competitiveness. Key topics include: SMEs, e-business, I+D and technological development, and key sectors such as tourism. Module Two addresses Latin America’s contemporary economic development and international competitiveness, with specific topics including: the role of multinationals, industrial clusters, SMEs and family businesses, and the role of business as an increasingly important political force in the region. We will also look at the implications of human development for economic development in both regions.Emphasis in the language classes will be on improving students’ grammar, communicative competence and fluency in Spanish in preparation for their fourth semester abroad.
Teaching methods
Class teaching involving lectures, student presentations, group work, exercises with oral and written proficiency training, and discussion. All teaching and reading will be in Spanish.
Expected literature

To be announced on Learn
Last updated on 22-11-2013